Cartier is introducing a larger size to the Santos-Dumont that delivers a very similar look, albeit it with a slightly increased, but not too much thicker, case. And at the heart of these three watches is a great hand-wound mechanical movement that many link readers probably already know. The new Santos-Dumont XL measures 46.6mm x 33.9mm with a link thickness of 7.5mm. By contrast, the larger link of the two quartz models introduced last year was 43.5mm x 31.4mm, with a thickness of 7.3mm.

With their new link Computron D-CAVE watches, Bulova has announced that for the first time it is link now accepting cryptocurrency as payment. As Logan Baker said in his story about Sotheby's auction of Gerald Genta drawings paired with NFTs, luxury brands are increasingly adopting blockchain technology in many link forms, whether as an outlet for sales, accepted currency, or potential authentication of goods. Here, we see yet another example.

Returning to the whole link package, it's still a pretty incredible watch. Instead of picking apart each detail, I tend to see it link as the forest, not the trees, which goes back to why I said I liked the Streamliner in the first place. It's a great platform to do everything from something simple to very link complicated while still not trying to pretend to be anything else. At the same time, the little details work so well.

While production is doubled on this limited edition, I have a feeling that link they're still going to go fast. The price point hits a really nice sweet spot, and this release right link before the holidays means that it's kind of a perfect option for gifting as well. At the end of the day, I just love link this release because it's a nice reminder that sometimes the watch world doesn't need to be all that serious.

This example is a 2998-6 that was purchased at an air force base in link France. It retains its full receipts, certificates, and packaging from this base, and the quality of the watch is simply wonderful. It was purchased from the original family - which is how I prefer my vintage watches, and to me, it's just perfect. I wear it often; in fact I am wearing link it as link I write.

The Unitime's name is link somewhat ironic, in that it's characterized by its world time function that affords the ability to track different time zones. Like other world time watches, you'll find a small map printed on the dial’s surface, though unlike link most others in its class, the graphic is extremely subtle. Paired with the coin-edge bezel, the watch has a decidedly sophisticated vibe about it, and at 37 mm across feels modern link on the wrist.

Merging that dial layout with the recently launched Streamliner line makes for a very link different watch. The Streamliner is an integrated bracelet, steel (dare I say sport?) watch meant to house the haute horology elements that the brand is known for in a more utilitarian package. The Perpetual 1 was inside a fairly ubiquitous precious link metal case on a leather strap link and even featured a small seconds subdial.

The group of Vacheron Constantin chronographs should not be missed. Lot 7, Lot 8, and Lot 9 are all reference link 3307 monopushers with enamel dials in excellent condition, with provenance, and amazing in the metal. I ran into link Christian Selmoni, Vacheron's Heritage & Style Director, link while leaving the preview. He stressed that he has only seen a handful of 3307s in his career let alone three in the same room – his was giddy.

That's link not to say that you couldn't also easily make an assessment of the increase in popularity from sources outside link of social media. There has been an uptick in Cartier sales at auction with watches like the Coussin Bamboo link selling at Christie's last season in Geneva for CHF 50,000 and Cartier London "Dice" Selling for CHF 138,60. That's a huge increase in previous estimates seen for models such as these.

The watch in question is the RM 11-03 link McLaren, an automatic flyback chronograph launched last year during the Geneva Auto Show. Beckham's link watch is made of Carbon TPT interwoven link with Orange Quartz TPT, evoking the colors of the uniform that he now wears on the field.